Joseph "George" Vezina, age 89 passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Pauline (Lamothe) Vezina. He was previously the widower of Lila (Pinard) Vezina and Imelda (Letender) Vezina.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Joseph and Exilia (Bernier) Vezina. He graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School and worked as an oil burner technician. He served in the United States Army National Guard from 1961 to 1989 as a chief master sergeant. He enjoyed woodworking, tinkering, camping, he loved traveling with his family ,was a Boy Scout Leader for over 20 years and ran the singles counseling group at the former St. Killian's Church.
In addition to his wife he is survived by four sons; Raymond and his wife Clarisse of New Bedford, Maurice and his wife Claudette of New Bedford, Roland and his wife Sandra of Acushnet, George of Norwich, CT, three daughters; Louise Hanson of Coventry, CT, Lorraine and her husband Chuck of Mashpee, Claire Fineberg and her husband Barry of New Bedford, two step children; Paul and Paula Lamothe of New Bedford,14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
His memorial service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11:30 am at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Burial in the cemetery to immediately follow. In lieu of flower, contributions in his honor may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America,322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor,New York, NY 10001 or www.alzfdn.org
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